The Friary
Holdbrook North, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7RY
Holdbrook North, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7RY
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Manager's Description
"The Friary offers Independent living in self contained accommodation, with 42 one bedroom flats, and 10 bedsits and a 1 two bedroom self-contained flat. Each flat/bedsit has its own front door, a bedr..." Show more "The Friary offers Independent living in self contained accommodation, with 42 one bedroom flats, and 10 bedsits and a 1 two bedroom self-contained flat. Each flat/bedsit has its own front door, a bedroom/bedroom area, lounge, kitchen and a toilet/bathroom. The flats are all linked to an intercom alarm system, with housing related support to meet individual needs. Our aim is to enable people to live independently within their homes, and to offer support with social, physical, emotional and financial elements of their life, and signpost as agreed in all aspects of daily living. The Friary has a communal kitchen with all the facilities you require. There is also a very large lounge which offers a range of social activities, and also offers itself out to the wider community. In the communal lounge there are two I pads with printer for your use, with Wi-fi. The Garden is a large enclosed area, with woodlands to one side with various wildlife to watch. It offers the opportunity for active gardening. SPECIAL FEATURES Experienced manager who works in partnership with other external providers Experienced staff that can access other locally based services. Intercom alarm system, offering 24 hour emergency support Twin bed guest room with on suite Housekeeper Monday to Friday also helps with activities ACTIVITIES Bingo twice a week Various hairdressers visiting Coffee morning Gaming activities several times during the week Each month there is an organised event Arts and crafts The communal lounge also gets used for many community events." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
53 flats. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: Broxbourne
Social Care Authority: Hertfordshire
Info updated: 31/05/2004
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Home Option. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.homeoption.org/Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Convenience of the location
Number / size of facilities
Quality of the building and facilities